Big nights happen. Open conversations help teens make safe choices.

Prom, graduation, and other milestone celebrations are exciting moments for teens. They can also bring pressure to drink or try substances. In this webinar, parents and caregivers will learn practical ways to start open conversations, set expectations, and help teens plan ahead for a safe and memorable celebration.

You’ll leave with simple strategies and a practical checklist to help your teen make choices they’ll feel good about — and ensure their special night is remembered for the right reasons.

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November 19, 1:00-2:30PM EST

Alcohol, cannabis and nicotine are the three most commonly consumed psychoactive substances among young people in Canada. Substance use is a familiar term among teens and young adults, but many do not fully understand the possible risks of using these products. They may be nervous to start to talk about substance even with trusted adults.

Innovation in Concurrent Disorders
Saturday, November 22, 2025
7:30am - 5:00pm ET
Vantage Venues, 150 King St. West, Toronto, ON M5H 1J9

Please join us on Thursday, September 18 2025 from 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST for the Understanding The Use of Opioids in Later Life Workshop. This free virtual workshop is for older adults (65+) and their caregivers, where we will discuss:

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The ongoing overdose crisis in Canada has claimed the lives of over 50,000 people since 2016. Parents and professionals working with youth need to know how to protect not only themselves, but also young people who are using or considering using opioids, stimulants or sedatives for any purpose.

Join us as we explore:

The Addiction and the Family International Network (AFINet) promotes, through research, practice, and policy, the well-being of family members, friends, and colleagues who are affected by and/or concerned about another person's problems or addiction to alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

Click here to register for this free presentation on September 10th, 2024 at 12:00PM - 1:30PM.
(12:00-1:00PM presentation with 30 minute Q&A period available afterward)

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Join Drug Free Kids Canada for a free webinar session!

🗓️ Date & Time: February 28th at 1pm (EST)

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Course Overview

The Division of Mental Health and Addiction invites you to the event "Preparing for the holidays: What's new, what's true, how to create non-alcoholic brew: Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health."

The objective of the session is to help prepare family physicians to have meaningful conversations with patients about the new guidelines on alcohol and health.

At the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:

Join an upcoming webinar related to alcohol use disorder!

A new Canadian clinical guideline for the treatment of high-risk drinking and alcohol use disorder will be published in mid-October. The guideline co-chairs, Drs. Evan Wood and Jürgen Rehm, will present an overview of the guideline’s recommendations and practical tips for implementing them. The webinar will cover strategies for screening and diagnosis, as well as the range of treatment options, along with the evidence behind each of these strategies.

In collaboration with Drug Free Kids Canada.org, IAM presents:

Youth Substance Use Prevention

Spotlight on Cannabis, Alcohol and Vaping: Get the facts and practical tools for talking to youth

The webinar provides facts and information about the present landscape of cannabis, alcohol vaping and youth and how it is affecting families, as well as practical tools to engage in meaningful conversations with families about youth substance use prevention.

Cost: No charge

Outline: